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Kolkow Family History

Kolkow Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wolkow, Konkol, Volkov, Kellow, Koslow, Kosko, Kolker, Kozlow, Kolk

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kolkow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kolkow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Kolkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolkow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Kolkow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Kolkow. For the veterans among your Kolkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolkow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Kolkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kolkow in 1971 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

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